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The Center for Advanced The Center for Advanced Studies at Wheeler High Studies at Wheeler High
SchoolSchool
Redefining Twenty-first Century EducationRedefining Twenty-first Century Education
365 students from365 students from 45 different schools45 different schoolspresently enrolledpresently enrolled
Areas of EmphasisAreas of Emphasis
The Center for Advanced Studies The Center for Advanced Studies at Wheeler High Schoolat Wheeler High School
Forensics ScienceForensics ScienceEngineering and RoboticsEngineering and Robotics
Medical BiotechnologyMedical Biotechnology
Information & Communication Information & Communication TechnologiesTechnologies
Advanced MathematicsAdvanced Mathematics
What is The Center for Advanced Studies What is The Center for Advanced Studies and what does it offer ?and what does it offer ?
• A unique, specialized math, science, & technology A unique, specialized math, science, & technology magnet program for academically advanced Cobb magnet program for academically advanced Cobb County eighth grade studentsCounty eighth grade students
• A research-based, technology-enriched, college prep A research-based, technology-enriched, college prep program in state-of-the-art facilitiesprogram in state-of-the-art facilities
• An accelerated and advanced curriculum far beyond An accelerated and advanced curriculum far beyond the traditional high school curriculumthe traditional high school curriculum
• ““Real world” internship opportunities in senior year Real world” internship opportunities in senior year with Center partnerswith Center partners
What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies
Rigorous and advanced coursework enhances post-Rigorous and advanced coursework enhances post-secondary preparation and appeals to top universitiessecondary preparation and appeals to top universities
What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies
Individual academic advisements personalize a Individual academic advisements personalize a program tailored to student’s strengthsprogram tailored to student’s strengths
What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies
Technology integration and preparation enhances the Technology integration and preparation enhances the student’s technological skill level preparing them for student’s technological skill level preparing them for today’s worldtoday’s world
What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies
Internships give students a chance to explore post-Internships give students a chance to explore post-secondary and future career opportunities and secondary and future career opportunities and establish contacts in their fields of interest.establish contacts in their fields of interest.
What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies
Membership in a nationally renowned consortium of Membership in a nationally renowned consortium of top magnet schools and universities (NCSSSMST).top magnet schools and universities (NCSSSMST).
154 Females – 42.2%154 Females – 42.2% 211 Males – 57.8%211 Males – 57.8% 200 Out-of-District Students – 54.8%200 Out-of-District Students – 54.8% 165 In-District Students – 45.2%165 In-District Students – 45.2%
White - 66.8%White - 66.8%Asian - 18.9%Asian - 18.9%African-American - 10.5%African-American - 10.5%Hispanic - 1.9%Hispanic - 1.9%Multiracial – 1.9Multiracial – 1.9
365 Students Presently Enrolled from 45 Different Schools Students Presently Enrolled from 45 Different Schools
The Center’s ProfileThe Center’s Profile
Class of 2004 Average SAT =Class of 2004 Average SAT = 13221322
5 Specialized technology-based science labs5 Specialized technology-based science labs
3 State-of-the-art math laptop labs/classrooms3 State-of-the-art math laptop labs/classrooms
4 State-of-the-art technology labs 4 State-of-the-art technology labs
Distance learning/video conferencing capabilitiesDistance learning/video conferencing capabilities
Science research labScience research lab
Advanced Physics/Robotics Lab & WorkshopAdvanced Physics/Robotics Lab & Workshop
Drafting/CAD LabDrafting/CAD Lab
Electronics/Telecommunications LabElectronics/Telecommunications Lab
Networking/Computer Service labNetworking/Computer Service lab
Fully networked/internet student workstations in all roomsFully networked/internet student workstations in all rooms
Center Facilities and Related LabsCenter Facilities and Related Labs
What makes the Center different than What makes the Center different than traditional high school programs?traditional high school programs?
Depth and breath of math, science, technology Depth and breath of math, science, technology curriculum far exceeds traditional programs.curriculum far exceeds traditional programs.
Specialized courses developed specifically for the Specialized courses developed specifically for the magnet programmagnet program
Heavy integration of technology into magnet Heavy integration of technology into magnet courses.courses.
Senior Scientific Internship/Research program.Senior Scientific Internship/Research program.Students can still go into depth in other subject Students can still go into depth in other subject
areas.areas.
Science/Math Sequence ComparisonScience/Math Sequence Comparison
TraditionalTraditional Magnet Magnet99thth Phys Science Phys Science oror Biology Biology Biology Biology andand Chemistry Chemistry Algebra I or GeometryAlgebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra IIGeometry or Algebra II
1010thth Biology Biology oror Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics andand Chem II, Physics II, Chem II, Physics II, or Forensics/Biochemistryor Forensics/Biochemistry
Geometry or Algebra IIGeometry or Algebra II Algebra II, Analysis or Adv Alg/TrigAlgebra II, Analysis or Adv Alg/Trig
1111thth Chemistry Chemistry oror Physics Physics AP Science(s) AP Science(s) andand Post AP Science Post AP Science
Algebra II, Analysis Algebra II, Analysis Analysis, Honors Calculus or AP Analysis, Honors Calculus or AP or Adv Alg/Trig or Adv Alg/Trig Calculus AB/BCCalculus AB/BC
1212thth AP Science ElectiveAP Science Elective Advanced Scientific Internship Advanced Scientific Internship andand Advanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific Research
AP CalculusAP Calculus Multivariable CalculusMultivariable Calculus
Euclidian GeometryEuclidian Geometry Algebra IIAlgebra II Advanced Algebra & Advanced Algebra &
TrigonometryTrigonometry Honors AnalysisHonors Analysis AP StatisticsAP Statistics AP Calculus AB and/or BCAP Calculus AB and/or BC AP Calculus BCAP Calculus BC Non-AP CalculusNon-AP Calculus
Science & Math OfferingsScience & Math Offerings
Multivariable CalculusMultivariable Calculus Math ModelingMath Modeling Magnet Physics II (Engineering)Magnet Physics II (Engineering) Magnet Forensics/BiochemistryMagnet Forensics/Biochemistry Magnet Chemistry IIMagnet Chemistry II
Unique Magnet CoursesUnique Magnet Courses
Biology Biology ChemistryChemistryPhysicsPhysicsAnatomy/PhysiologyAnatomy/PhysiologyAP BiologyAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP ChemistryAP Physics B and/or CAP Physics B and/or CEarth Science/EcologyEarth Science/EcologyAstronomyAstronomyZoologyZoology
Traditional High School Traditional High School Math/Science OfferingsMath/Science Offerings
Advanced Genetics/DNA ResearchAdvanced Genetics/DNA Research Advanced Physics & RoboticsAdvanced Physics & Robotics Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering Advanced Scientific ResearchAdvanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific InternshipAdvanced Scientific Internship
Core CurriculumCore Curriculum9th & 10th Grades9th & 10th Grades
Magnet freshmen and sophomores take a core Magnet freshmen and sophomores take a core curriculum in science, math, & technology. Students curriculum in science, math, & technology. Students double in science both years.double in science both years.
All other courses are taken in the Wheeler mainstream All other courses are taken in the Wheeler mainstream (normally honors classes).(normally honors classes).
Magnet students may choose up to 3 electives per yearMagnet students may choose up to 3 electives per year
Core CurriculumCore Curriculum9th & 10th Grades9th & 10th Grades
1010thth Grade GradeMagnet Physics &Magnet Physics &
Biochemistry, Chem II,Biochemistry, Chem II,or Engineering Physicsor Engineering Physics
Magnet MathMagnet MathTechnology ElectiveTechnology Elective
99thth Grade GradeMagnetMagnet
Biology and ChemistryBiology and ChemistryMagnet MathMagnet Math
Magnet FoundationsMagnet Foundations
All other academicAll other academicclasses are classes are
taken in the Wheeler taken in the Wheeler mainstreammainstream
TechnologyTechnologyIntegrationIntegration
AdvancedAdvancedMathMath
AP Calculus or HonorsAP Calculus or HonorsCalculus and Calculus and
Specialized ElectivesSpecialized Electives
ConcentrationConcentration1111thth & 12 & 12thth Grades Grades
MedicalMedicalBiotechnology orBiotechnology or
EngineeringEngineeringAP Science(s), DNA/Genetics,AP Science(s), DNA/Genetics,
Robotics, and/or Robotics, and/or Chemistry EngineeringChemistry Engineering
The Center for Advanced Studies Four-Year Magnet Science Sequence
10th GradeMagnet PhysicsFall if taking Physics II
10th GradeChoice of one
Magnet Biochemistry
10th Grade - Fall or Spring
Chemistry II
Algebra II Prerequisite
Physics II
or Concurrent Algebra II Prerequisite
11th Grade - SpringGenetics/DNA
Adv Physics/Robotics11th Grade - Spring
11th GradeChoice of one
Chemical Engineering11th Grade - Spring
9th Grade
9th GradeMagnet Biology
9th Grade - Fall or Spring
Magnet Chemistry9th Grade - Fall or Spring
11th GradeChoice of one or two
AP Chemistry11th Grade Fall
AP Physics B or C11th Grade - Fall
AP Biology11th Grade - Fall
Magnet ScientificInternship & Research
12th Grade - Fall or Spring
1212thth Grade Grade
Computer Programming ( C++, Visual Basic, Java, AP Computer Programming ( C++, Visual Basic, Java, AP Computer Science)Computer Science)
Digital Media (Website,Videography, Flash, 3D Animation)Digital Media (Website,Videography, Flash, 3D Animation) NetworkingNetworking Computer Support & ServicesComputer Support & Services ElectronicsElectronics TelecommunicationsTelecommunications Journalism – Electronic PublishingJournalism – Electronic Publishing Broadcast and Video ProductionBroadcast and Video Production Theatre TechnologyTheatre Technology Business, Marketing, & Information TechnologyBusiness, Marketing, & Information Technology Drafting/CADDrafting/CAD
Career/Technology OfferingsCareer/Technology Offerings
Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular ActivitiesAll students are eligible and encouraged to All students are eligible and encouraged to
participate in extra-curricular activities such as:participate in extra-curricular activities such as:
Band Band OrchestraOrchestraChorusChorusDramaDramaAthleticsAthleticsStudent CouncilStudent CouncilScience BowlScience Bowl Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the MindDebate TeamDebate TeamMath TeamMath TeamJournalismJournalism
Language ClubsLanguage ClubsScience OlympiadScience OlympiadAcademic BowlAcademic BowlFBLAFBLALeadership ClubLeadership ClubHabitat for HumanityHabitat for HumanityKey ClubKey ClubJunior CivitansJunior CivitansFCAFCAEnvironmental ClubEnvironmental ClubRoboticsRobotics
2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Rookie All-Star Award2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Rookie All-Star Award2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Johnson & Johnson Sportsmanship Award2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Johnson & Johnson Sportsmanship Award2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Champions2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Champions2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Chairman’s Award2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Chairman’s Award2004 FIRST National Chairman’s Award Honorable Mention2004 FIRST National Chairman’s Award Honorable Mention2004 BEST State Runner-up – Championships – Sat, Nov 20 –Auburn University2004 BEST State Runner-up – Championships – Sat, Nov 20 –Auburn University
The Senior The Senior ExperienceExperience
Internship Internship ProgramProgram
SAIC Engineering SAIC Engineering
Foxdale Equine Veterinary Services Foxdale Equine Veterinary Services
Georgia Tech Research Institute Georgia Tech Research Institute
Dr. David Kurtzman D.D.S – General DentistryDr. David Kurtzman D.D.S – General Dentistry
Dr. Harold Enoch - OrthodonticsDr. Harold Enoch - Orthodontics
Georgia Tech Biology DepartmentGeorgia Tech Biology Department
GE Power Systems Energy Services Tech GE Power Systems Energy Services Tech
Dr. Ted Monitz – CardiologyDr. Ted Monitz – Cardiology
Velocity Sports Velocity Sports
Powers Ferry Animal Hospital Powers Ferry Animal Hospital
Moreland Altoballi, Inc - ArchitectureMoreland Altoballi, Inc - Architecture
Medical Legal Art – Medical IllustrationMedical Legal Art – Medical Illustration
Walgreen’s Pharmacy Walgreen’s Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente – AIDS Research Kaiser Permanente – AIDS Research
Baudry Architectural, Inc. Baudry Architectural, Inc.
Kroger Pharmacy Kroger Pharmacy
East Valley Elementary School – Science EducationEast Valley Elementary School – Science Education
Dr. Gerden – DermatologyDr. Gerden – Dermatology
Georgia Tech Physics DepartmentGeorgia Tech Physics Department
Georgia Tech Emory Center – BioengineeringGeorgia Tech Emory Center – Bioengineering
Piedmont HospitalPiedmont Hospital
Center Internship PartnersCenter Internship Partners
Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech Research InstituteGeorgia Tech Research Institute
NASANASA
Auburn UniversityAuburn University
Mercer UniversityMercer University
Southern Polytechnic UniversitySouthern Polytechnic University
NIDA CorporationNIDA Corporation
Centers for Disease ControlCenters for Disease Control
National Parks ServiceNational Parks Service
Adopt a StreamAdopt a Stream
Institutional and Industry PartnersInstitutional and Industry Partners
Eighth grade students residing in the Cobb County School Eighth grade students residing in the Cobb County School
District are eligible to apply for freshman admission District are eligible to apply for freshman admission Students must complete Algebra I prior to freshman year.Students must complete Algebra I prior to freshman year.
We anticipate offering a summer online Algebra I course for We anticipate offering a summer online Algebra I course for
accepted students who are lacking this requirementaccepted students who are lacking this requirement
Center Admissions InformationCenter Admissions Information
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:Middle school math & science gradesMiddle school math & science gradesOther middle school gradesOther middle school grades7th grade standardized test scores7th grade standardized test scoresTeacher Recommendations Teacher Recommendations Admissions exam scoresAdmissions exam scoresWritten communication skillsWritten communication skills
Important DatesImportant DatesFriday, December 3, 2004Friday, December 3, 2004 Application DeadlineApplication Deadline
Saturday, January 29, 2005Saturday, January 29, 2005 Admissions TestingAdmissions Testing
Early March 2005Early March 2005 Admissions NotificationAdmissions Notification
Late March 2005Late March 2005 Student/Parent OrientationStudent/Parent Orientation
Mid April 2005Mid April 2005 AdvisementAdvisement
August 2005August 2005 2004-2005 School Begins2004-2005 School Begins